KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,521 km
10,265 miles
RES
Resistencia
Argentina
Distance
16,521 km
10,265 mi / 8,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM RES
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Resistencia International Airport
IATA Code KTM RES
ICAO Code VNKT SARE
City Kathmandu Resistencia
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 173 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.450000, -59.060000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Resistencia (RES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Resistencia International Airport (RES) in Resistencia, Argentina is 16,521 kilometers (10,265 miles / 8,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Kathmandu, it's 17:51 in Resistencia. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,217 feet between the two airports. Resistencia International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Resistencia (RES) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Resistencia International Airport (RES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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